Bed-spring and mattress.



PATENTED OCT. 10, 1905.

H. KINTZ.

BED SPRING AND MATTRESS.

APPLIOATION FILED JAN. 26. 1905.

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BED SPRING AND MATTRESS.

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BED SPRING AND MATTRESS.

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HERBERT KINTZ, OF SHARPSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA.

BED-SPRlNG AND MATTRESS.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Oct. 10, 1905.

Application filed January 26, 1905. Serial No. 242,757.

To all whom, it may concern:

Be it known that I, HERBERT KINTZ, a citizen of the United States, residing at Sharpsburg, in the county of Allegheny and State of Pennsylvania, have invented certain'new and useful Improvements in Bed-Springs and Mattresses; and I do declare the following to be a full, clear, and exact description of the invention, such as will enable others skilled in the art to which it appertains to make and use the same, reference being had to the accompanying drawings, and to the figures of reference marked thereon, which form a part of this specification.

My invention relates to a new, novel,and useful improvement in bedsprings and mattresses, being a combination of the two, and is especially adapted to a sick-room or hospital.

It has for its object the convenient and practical arrangement of parts whereby the head and foot sections may be easily operated and adjusted at any desired angle in order to permit the occupant of the bed to be raised to a reclining and restful position for all necessary purposes.

In the accompanying drawings, in three sheets, I have illustrated my invention by several views, in whicl Figure 1, Sheet 1, is a perspective view of a bed having thereon my improved springs and mattress, showing the head end raised and the foot portion lowered, also means of adjusting the angle of the head-section. Fig. l is a detail view. Fig. 2, Sheet 2, is a top plan view of the adjustable framework-section of my device. Fig. 3 is a side view of the same, the different angles of adjustment being shown by dotted lines, said view being taken on line 3 3 of Fig. 2. Fig. 4:, Sheet 3, is a perspective view of the adjustable framework, showing the ratchet means employed for holding the sections at different angles. Fig. 5 is a view of a modified form of an adjustable head-section and is intended to be used in connection with an ordinary mattress. Fig. 6, Sheet 2, is a sectional view of a portion of the mattress having an opening therein in which is seated a bed-pan.

Numerals of reference designate like parts throughout the different views, in which- The numeral 1 represents a bed, and 2 the framework forming the spring portion thereof, which extends about two-thirds the length of the bed. Formed on the top and at both sides of the framework 2 are small supporting-columns 3 3, to which are pivotally attached the ends of the bar 4:. forming the framework of the adjustable head-section. Pivotall y secured to the parallel side bars 4 is a framework 5, adapted to engage in the ratchetteeth 6, formed on the top of the framework 2 at both sides thereof. Connecting the brace 5 and a brace-rod T is a tension-spring 8, the oflice of which will be explained farther on. Also connected with the rod 7 and adapted to engage with the framework 5 is a toothed member 9, operated by a cord 10. Pivotally secured to the lower end of the framework 2, at both sides of the same, is an adjustable section 11, forming the foot member of the spring framework and has pivotally attached thereto a ratchet member 12, adapted to engage with a rigid cross-piece 13.

The framework form in g the adjustable head and foot sections, likewise the middle portion of the springs, carries an upholstered mattress-section, which is preferably in two parts, the adjustable head-section being separate from the part covering the balance of the framework. As will be seen by referring to Fig. 1 of the drawings, this head-section is cut on a radius where it joins the main body of the mattress, thus overcoming-friction between the two sections and permitting the head-section to be raised or lowered without rubbing or bulging out of the adjoining material.

In order to afford the occupant of the bed a convenientmeans of adjusting the angle of the head-section, I have provided a device consisting of the toothed member 9, operated by a cord 10 in connection with the tensionspring 8. By simply pulling on the cord 10 it will disengage the ratchet-teeth from the bar 5, and thus released the spring 8 will re tract and draw the said bar 5 inward, thus pushing upward on the section 1, or as a secondary means of adjusting the head-section independent of the device above described I have provided the cord 1 1, fastened to the top of the bar 4: and passing through a pulley 15, secured to the foot of the bed, the free end of the same being within reach of the occupant of the bed.

Formed in the mattress at a convenient location is an elliptical-shaped opening, made deep enough to receive a bed-pan of the form shown in Fig. 1, Sheet 1, the purpose of which will be readily apparent withoutgoing into detail. This opening can be closed by inserting an upholstered plug when not in use.

The convenience and utility of a bed of this IIO character and description will be realized and appreciated byany one conversant with the disadvantages of the present method of caring for the sick. In case it is desired to raise or elevate the patient for the purpose of giving food or medicine or else answering to the call of nature it is very easy to adjust the head-section of my device at any desired angle by the methods heretofore described, thus elevating the occupant of the bed to a reclining and restful position without having to lay hands on their body or lifting them in any manner. Convalescent persons can be given comfort and relief while lying in bed, as by raising the head-section and lowering the foot portion the bed can be converted into a chair arrangement.

In Fig. 5, Sheet 3, I have shown a modified form of an adjustable head-section employing a ratchet device, the upholstered mattress portion surrounding the framework being shown by dotted lines. This device can be used in conjunction with an ordinary mattress by simply placing it on top of the latter and the same benefits of adjustment be derived.

Having thus shown and described my invention, whatI claim as new, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is

1. In a device of the character described the combination, with the upholstered framework carrying the springs, of an adjustable head-section pivotally mounted in small supporting-columns formed on said framework, and having connected thereto a brace adapted to engage with teeth formed on the framework of the spring; a tension-spring connecting said brace with a brace-rod; a toothed member, also connected with said brace-rod, and adapted to engage with said brace; and a means, connected with said toothed member, of releasing the same; as, and for, the purpose set forth.

2. In a device of the character described the combination, with the upholstered framework carrying the springs, of an adjustable head-section pivoted to said framework and having connected thereto a brace adapted to engage with teeth formed on the framework; means, connected with the brace and a bracerod, for adjusting the angle of the head-section; and an adjustable foot-section pivoted to the framework and having connected therewith a toothed ratchet-bar adapted to engage with a rigid cross-bar; as, and for, the purpose set forth.

8. In a device of the character described the combination, with the upholstered framework carrying the springs,'of an adjustable head-section pivoted to said framework and having connected thereto a brace adapted to engage with teeth formed on the framework; a spring-actuated means, connecting the brace and a brace-rod, for adjusting the angle of the head-section; an adjustable foot-section pivoted to the framework and having connected therewith a toothed ratchet-bar. adapted to engage with a rigid cross-piece; and an opening formed in the mattress-section adapted to receive a bed-pan having an engaging rim and guard portion formed thereon; as, and for, the purpose set forth.

a. In a device of the character described, a frame, a head-section pivoted to the frame, a brace pivoted to the head-section resting on the frame, a cross-rod 0n the frame, a spring secured to the cross-rod and to the brace for elevating the head section, and means for holding the brace against the action of the spring.

5. In a device of the character described, a frame, projections on the frame, a head-section pivoted to the projections, a brace pivoted to the head-section acting on the frame, a cross-rod secured to the projections of the frame, and a spring secured to the cross-rod and the brace for elevating the head-section.

6. In a device of the character described, a frame, a head-section pivoted to the frame, a brace pivoted to the head-section resting on the frame, a cross-rod on the frame, a spring secured to the cross-rod and to the brace for elevating the head-section, a latch engaging the brace to hold the brace against the action of the spring, and means for releasing the latch from the brace.

7. In a device of the character described, a frame, teeth carried by the'frame, a head-section pivoted to the frame, a brace pivoted to the head-section engaging the teeth of the frame to hold the head-section elevated,a crossrod on the frame, a spring secured to the cross-rod and to the brace for elevating the head-section, and a latch pivoted to the crossrod engaging the brace to hold the brace against the action of the spring.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

HERBERT KINTZ.

WVitnesses JOHN KRAus, J OHN ZWEIDINGER. 

